Abbeycrest Nursing Home

Essex Way, Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9RG
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Care Provided by Abbeycrest Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £2050
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2047
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2496
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2145
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £2200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2300
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbeycrest Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sue Smart (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (70)

Visiting

  • Abbeycrest operate an open door policy. Friends and family able to visit loved ones at any time they choose. Offering 100% visiting time flexibility.

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Abbeycrest Nursing Home Reviews (163)

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Abbeycrest Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.794) out of 10, based on 55 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbeycrest Nursing Home has 163 reviews.

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Review from M P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 30 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole team have been fantastic.
Nothing was too much trouble and delivery of care along with empathy is fantastic.
Things are explained and no question is left unanswered.
Reply from Rhiannon Freeman-Gray, Review Team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeWe really appreciate you taking the time to write us this wonderful review. It's fantastic to hear that you're so happy with the care your loved one received at Abbeycrest, and that you feel all your questions were answered. Thank you!
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Review from Anna R (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enjoy visiting Abbeycrest, knowing that my mother is in good hands and is being cared for very well by the super team of carers. Mum now seems settled here and is participating in the daily activities. The food is of good quality and variety. She is treated with dignity and kindness which is appreciated
by all the family.
Reply from Rhiannon Freeman-Gray, Review Team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeYour kind words mean so much to the whole team - thank you for taking the time to review us. It's great that you're so happy with the care your mother is receiving, and that she is enjoying the activities and the food. We look forward to welcoming you to Abbeycrest again soon!
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Review from Tom D (Son of Resident) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother seems to have really settled in at Abbeycrest, lots of activities complemented by very caring and considerate staff. The facilities are clean with spring around the corner it will be good to benefit from the adjacent park during the warmer days.
Reply from Rhiannon Freeman-Gray, Review Team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThanks so much for taking the time to review us. It's great to hear that your mother has settled in well and is enjoying the activities. If there's ever anything more we can do to support her, please just ask!
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Review from Charles J (Son of Resident) published on 23 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with Abbeycrest and they have helped us through some difficult times.
Reply from Rhiannon Freeman-Gray, Review Team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThanks very much for taking the time to review us - we really appreciate it! It's great to hear how happy you've been with the home.
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Review from A B (Son of Resident) published on 23 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent, friendly and efficient staff. Lovely, clean and spacious home surrounded by fields.
Always feels friendly!
Reply from Rhiannon Freeman-Gray, Review Team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeWhat lovely feedback - it's great to hear that you find the team to be friendly and efficient, and that you enjoy the beautiful views over the fields. Thank you!
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Review from H N (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely place to visit - fresh, bright and airy. Plenty of reception rooms to choose from and a lovely garden with aviary.
Care and food good. Lovely carers.
Reception/management staff always available - apart from at weekends - sometimes someone sits at the reception desk but very often people stand
waiting for the door to be opened (there is a key pad opposite the sign in books)
Carers regularly speak in their own language, meal times, in corridors, and occasionally with residents, sometimes they are very difficult to understand.
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Review from Peter W (Husband of Resident) published on 23 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been a resident here for six years now. She needs 24/7 care, being limited to bed and wheelchair. Her speech is very limited, and she can't feed herself or chew food.
The staff cover all of this. The medical staff manage her medicines and regular body checks reliably and keeps the family
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The garden and green location are major advantages. Despite her limited life, my wife remains smiling and cheerful on the whole.
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Review from G J (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Abbeycrest is a welcoming, caring and thoughtful care home with compassionate and engaged staff, excellent management and a great atmosphere. We are grateful that so much time has been spent helping our dad settle in and for his continuing care.
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Review from Marianne D (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident here for over three years now, and the difference this home has made to her comfort and wellbeing is remarkable. The staff are exceptional - consistently kind, patient, and attentive. They take the time to understand each resident as an individual, not just a set of care
needs. Communication with families is thoughtful and reassuring, and the home itself feels warm, calm, and welcoming. I have complete trust in the team, and I'm truly grateful for the outstanding care they provide to my mother every single day.
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Review from Michelle A (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Abbeycrest is a warm, friendly care home. The staff are so caring and kind. My mum is so happy here, she is very content, and all her needs are met. As a family, we are so grateful to have found Abbeycrest and seeing our mother, relaxed and happy, she has made friends with other residents as well as
all the staff, who are just as amazing. We can't fault it and would highly recommend Abbeycrest to everyone.
Reply from Stuart Lamacraft, on behalf of the team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your mum is happy, settled and making friends within the home. Your kind words and recommendation mean a great deal to the whole team at Abbeycrest.
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Review from K B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently had to find a long term nursing home for my elderly mother in law following a fall and time in hospital. Abbeycrest was by far the best in the area. We as a family are extremely impressed with the level of care and compassion shown to not just her but us as a family. Her deterioration has
been swift and at times challenging, we have been involved in every care decision made, being given full information and compassion for what is not an easy situation.
The home itself is purpose built, beautifully set out, spotlessly clean. The staff are amazing, always friendly, nothing is too much bother, all acting with respect and professionalism
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write us a review - we do appreciate it. It's important to us that families feel completely involved in decisions, and we'll support you with whatever we can. Just let us know if there is ever anything else we can help with.
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Review from S B (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Abbeycrest provides an excellent environment for all those needing care - and particularly for residents living with dementia. All the staff I've interacted with come across as compassionate, patient, and highly professional. They take the time to understand each resident's individual needs. They
treat everyone with dignity and respect and this creates a calm and welcoming environment.


The home itself is clean and comfortable with a warm atmosphere that helps residents feel safe and settled. The food is great!


Communication with families is clear and supportive and this gives us real peace of mind.


I would highly recommend this care home to anyone seeking a reliable, caring, and well-managed environment, especially for those requiring dementia care.

Reply from Stuart Lamacraft, on behalf of the team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We're truly grateful for your kind words about our team, the welcoming environment, and our approach to dementia care. Providing compassionate, dignified and personalised support is at the heart of everything we do, so it's incredibly reassuring to know this has given you peace of mind. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we will be sure to share your feedback with the whole team.
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Review from C M (Sister of Resident) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother has been in respite care at Abbey Crest about 4 times now for about a 6 week period over the past 4 years. At all times he was treated with kindness, care and support for his needs by all the staff who always had a smile and friendly supported chat with him.
This was a great comfort to
me to know my brother was safe and being well cared for. My thanks to everyone at Abbey Crest.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeWe really appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. It has always been a great honour to be able to care for your brother and have him - and you - as part of our Abbeycrest family. It's important to us that relatives feel supported too, so we're delighted that we've been able to offer you some comfort. Please rest assured that your brother will continue to receive the very best care we can give him, and if there is ever anything more we can do to support him, or you, please just let us know.
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Review from Mike W (Friend of Resident) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home has a lovely calmness, which you feel as soon as you enter. The staff and residents are friendly and take time out of their day to engage with you in conversation.
Had a lovely conversation with the manager Sue.
Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you felt the calm and welcoming atmosphere at Abbeycrest. Our team works hard to ensure every resident and visitor feels valued and engaged, so it's wonderful to know this was reflected in your visit. I really enjoyed our conversation as well and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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Review from Elaine F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent a week in the care home whilst I was away on holiday. All the staff I encountered were very friendly and polite. My mother has a positive experience and was very happy to return to the home for day care which we plan to do one day a week for respite care. Would recommend Abbeycrest without
hesitation.
Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeMany thanks for your positive review. We're so pleased to hear your mother had a positive experience during her stay with us, and it's wonderful that she's happy to return for respite care. Our team works hard to create a welcoming environment, so your kind words mean a lot. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are a family are delighted with the care and attention given to our mother. She is always shown great kindness and treated with genuine respect. Recently, she has been quite poorly. The staff are keeping an extra special eye on her. The food, which is always tasty and varied, has been adapted to
her current needs - thank you.
Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mother is receiving such great care at Abbeycrest. It's important to us that all our residents are treated with kindness, respect, and the individual attention they deserve, especially during times when they're feeling unwell. We're glad to know this has brought comfort to your family. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
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Review from Rosie S (Cousin of Resident) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are particularly helpful & cheerful. Having joined my cousin for a lunch, the food is very good, along with the service. Top marks for cleanliness.
Lovely decor within and very pleasant surroundings
Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThank you for your lovely comments. We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience joining your cousin for lunch. Creating a welcoming environment is something that our team takes great pride in, so thank you for your kind words. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
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Review from W M (Friend of Resident) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff all very friendly and helpful. Bright and clean, lovely gardens. Would love to stay there if was necessary, but I just couldn't afford it.
Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We really appreciate your kind words and are so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience at Abbeycrest. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
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Review from N C (Son of Resident) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have as a family been so impressed since our mother entered Abbeycrest. She has become so much happier having people to mix with and the nutritious food has made a huge difference to her health. The staff all go above and beyond showing her care and kindness. Yesterday it was her 96th birthday and
the staff were amazing. A lovely cake and lots of attention. The staff all need a huge pat on the back.
Reply from Stuart Lamacraft, On behalf of the team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThank you for your lovely review of Abbeycrest. It's heartening to hear how much of a positive impact the community, care, and food have had on your mother's wellbeing. We're delighted her 96th birthday was a special occasion-celebrating milestones like that means a great deal to us. Your kind words will certainly be shared with the team.
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Review from Heather P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although my mother was only in Abbeycrest for a few weeks. In that time, I saw a superb level of kind and compassionate care from both the nursing staff and management. Watching how the staff interacted with all the residents put my mind at rest. Would definitely recommend.
Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Abbeycrest Nursing HomeThank you for your lovely comments. We're so pleased to hear that your mother received such great care during her time at Abbeycrest. It's heartwarming to know that our team helped put your mind at ease and provided the compassionate support you hoped for. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.794)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.794) out of 10 for Abbeycrest Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 55 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 55 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.794 for Abbeycrest Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (513 Excellents x 5) + (108 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 632 Ratings = 4.794
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Abbeycrest Nursing Home is based on 55 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 55 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 20 Dec 2019

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Abbeycrest Nursing Home

What types of Care is Abbeycrest Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Abbeycrest Nursing Home have?

There are 70 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Abbeycrest Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Abbeycrest Nursing Home to the centre of Reading?

3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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